Associate Registrar

Associate Registrar

First date of consideration is October 30, 2026, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire.

Posting Details

Position Title - Associate Registrar

Work Location - Springfield Campus

Out-of-State Employment - Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval.

Department - Registrar

HR Home Department - 080123 REGISTRAR

Pay Grade - 44

Proposed Salary - $60,000/annual

Sponsorship Information - Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? - No, Position is available to all applicants.

Appointment Type - Full Time Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt - Exempt

General Function - The Associate Registrar is part of the leadership team for the Office of the Registrar and is responsible and accountable for planning, coordination, and oversight of major functions in the Office of the Registrar that support students, staff, faculty, and administrators. This position oversees academic operations related to student records, class scheduling, registration systems, and degree completion; as well as ensures the development, implementation, and interpretation of policies and procedures that support the mission of the Office of the Provost and the University. The Associate Registrar represents the Registrar on assigned committees, work groups, and various meetings and provides a high quality of customer service and senior project leadership. This role participates in process change initiatives and serves as functional lead in special projects ensuring compliance with institutional standards.

Description of Primary Duties - The Associate Registrar is a critical part of the leadership team for the Office of the Registrar and is responsible and accountable for planning, coordination, and oversight of major functions. This position oversees academic operations; as well as ensures the development, implementation, and interpretation of policies and procedures that support the mission of the Office of the Provost and the University. The Associate Registrar represents the Registrar on assigned committees, work groups, and various meetings and provides a high quality of customer service and senior project leadership. This role participates in process change initiatives and serves as functional lead in special projects ensuring compliance with institutional standards.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications - Education:A bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.Experience:Five years of related professional work experience is required. Experience working with complex data systems is required. Experience working in a higher education setting is preferred as well as experience working with the Banner student module. Supervisory experience is preferredSkills:Ability to work effectively and collegially with University administrators, faculty, staff, and students is required. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are required. The ability to effectively disseminate information regarding academic regulations to various University constituencies as well as the ability to manage details associated with the implementation of complex policies and procedures, and effective decision-making skills are required. Proficiency in student information systems and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Banner or similarERPsystems preferred. The ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work collaboratively in a dynamic environment is preferred.Other: Requires occasional travel for conferences or professional development.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Non-Discrimination StatementMissouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897,View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Background Check Statement - Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.